World Champion Quits ‘Traditional’ Swimming, Joins Enhanced Games in Shock Defection

World champion quits ‘traditional’ swimming, joins Enhanced Games in shock defection

An Olympic medallist has stunned the swimming world by quitting traditional competition and defecting to the Enhanced Games.

Ben Proud Joins Enhanced Games: What It Is and Why It's Controversial

Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud has confirmed he will retire from traditional swimming to join the Enhanced Games, a controversial new competition that allows the use of performance-enhancing substances. The 30-year-old British swimmer announced his decision on social media this week, making him the first athlete from the UK to commit to the event, which is scheduled to debut in Las Vegas in May 2026. Who is Ben Proud? Ben Proud is one of Bri…

In Video: Enhanced Games: Why British swimmer Ben Proud retired from 'traditional swimming' to compete

Here are the article and headings based on the conversation between the sports news correspondent, Garant Hughes, and the anchor: UK Olympic Swimmer Ben Proud Joins “Enhanced Games” What are the Enhanced Games? The Enhanced Games is a novel multisport event that will take place in Las Vegas in the US in May next year. It will feature three sports: swimming, sprinting, and weightlifting. The title “Enhanced” is a hint that the event will allow at…

Proud to compete in Enhanced Games

Aquatics GB has condemned Team GB Olympic silver medallist Ben Proud retiring from ‘traditional swimming’ in order to compete at the controversial Enhanced Games next May.

Former world champ quits ‘traditional’ swimming, joins Enhanced Games in shock defection

World champ quits ‘traditional’ swimming, joins Enhanced Games in shock defection